REVIEW: Before Watchmen – Ozymandias #1 (of 6)

Or – “Not Pronounced Ozzie Davis…”

Of all the characters in the original Watchmen story, none is quite as complicated and fascinating as Adrian Veidt, a self-made man who does the unthinkable in the name of the greater good.  What insight will his solo series bring to the mind of the world’s smartest man?  Your Major Spoilers review awaits!

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Dueling Review: DC Universe: Legacies #2

ROBOT OVERLORD: The only things standing in the way of me becoming the supreme ruler of this planet, are the number of government agencies tracking my every online move, and a good pair of walking legs. For those who seek to do wrong in the funny pages, it’s up to the superheroes of the world to thwart their schemes. But what happens when my man Joseph McCarthy tells them to unmask? I’ll let my underlings fill you in.

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Origins and Omens Teams Announced

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DC Comics has announced the creative teams for the Origins and Omens backup stories scattered throughout DC titles in February.

These “Origins and Omens” titles are scheduled to arrive in stores on February 4:

  • ADVENTURE COMICS #0 (DEC080117) features a story written by Geoff Johns with art by Francis Manapul
  • NIGHTWING #153 (DEC080113) features a story written by Peter Tomasi with art by Joe Bennett
  • SECRET SIX #6 (DEC080139) features a story written by Gail Simone with art by Pete Woods

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Eisner Hall of Fame Nominees Announced

eisners08_sm.gifThe Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards have announced the 2008 Hall of Fame Nominees:

  • Matt Baker
  • John Broome
  • Reed Crandall
  • Rudolph Dirks
  • Arnold Drake
  • George Evans
  • Creig Flessel
  • Graham Ingels
  • Mort Meskin
  • Tarpe Mills
  • Gilbert Shelton
  • George Tuska
  • Mort Weisinger
  • Len Wein
  • Barry Windsor-Smith

Congratulations to everyone who has been nominated.  Voting is open until April 18, with the winner announced at the 2008 San Diego Comic Con International.